Good Enough
General Information
Written by: A. Lee
Described as "a string-and-choir-infused closer distinguished as the band's first truly (almost) contented song" by Evanescence.com, the song is reminiscent of the piano ballad Give Unto Me in it's purest form.
It is decidedly upbeat and showcases an Amy Lee that is letting someone in and who sounds happily in love. She thinks it is the bravest track on the album.
Amy's description of the song:
"It’s totally scary to be so vulnerable when I know however many metalheads are going to diss it because it’s not the exact same thing [as the other songs],” Lee says. “And it doesn’t end with, ‘And then he died’ or ‘I pushed him off a cliff’ or ‘He’s a ghost really.’ It’s so cool to me and weird to me. I’ve never written a happy song, ever."
"I had gone through a lot of difficult things during the writing of the whole album, and by the end of it, I had stepped away from those bad situations. That's really hard. You have to be really brave and strong about it. After doing that, I felt so amazing. For the first time I felt like I could write a song based on how good I felt. I have never done that before ever." [1]
The song was inspired by Josh, Amy's then boyfriend and current husband (also the inspiration behind Bring Me to Life).
The song was announced the Fourth Single from The Open Door, the video was recorded 11-14 June 2007 in Budapest, Hungary.
The Narnia song was NOT cut up. The Good Enough intro is NOT part of the Narnia song. Amy Lee confirmed on EvBoards, that the Narnia song is still intact and MAY be a future B-side.
"Good Enough" was used as both the intro and outro music for the CSI seventh season episode "Fallen Idols".
Versions
Studio versions:
Good Enough
- Recording date: September 2005 - March 2006
- Status: Released
- Released on: The Open Door (track #13) - The Fourth Single off the album.
Good Enough [Radio Edit] [2]
- Recording date: September 2005 - March 2006
- Status: Released
- Released on: Good Enough Radio Single (track #1)
Live versions:
Good Enough [Live] [3]
- Performing period: October 5, 2006 - present
- Status: Unreleased
- Example: Live @ KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2006
Good Enough [Acoustic] [4]
- Performing period: August-September 2006
- Status: Unreleased
- Example: AOL Music Sessions 2006
Lyrics
Under your spell again
I can't say no to you
Crave my heart and it's bleeding in your hand
I can't say no to you
Shouldn't let you torture me so sweetly
Now I can't let go of this dream
I can't breathe but I feel
Good enough
I feel good enough for you
Drink up sweet decadence
I can't say no to you
And I've completely lost myself and I don't mind
I can't say no to you
Shouldn't let you conquer me completely
Now I can't let go of this dream
Can't believe that I feel
Good enough
I feel good enough
It's been such a long time coming, but I feel good
And I'm still waiting for the rain to fall
Pour real life down on me
'Cause I can't hold on to anything this
Good enough
Am I good enough for you to love me too?
So take care what you ask of me
'Cause I can't say no
Video
The video for "Good Enough" was recorded between July 11 and July 14, 2007 on Vaci utca (Vaci street) in Budapest, Hungary. Vaci utca is the most famous street in central Budapest.
It was directed by Mark Webb and Rich Lee, and produced by DNA.[5]
On July 30, 2007, an unfinished version of the video was leaked on the Internet. That version had the unedited special effects replaced by descriptions on the screen.[6] [7]
The official version of the video debuted during MTV's TRL on September 10, with Amy Lee presenting the video, as it was announced on September 5 at Evanescence.com.[8]
A day before its official debut, the final version of the video in a wider ratio was leaked on YouTube.
On the book
During the video, Amy writes on a book:
Can't let go of this dream
I can't breathe but I feel
Good enough
For you to love me too
Shouldn't let you (the last line is not clear yet)
Special thanks to edora and gt_for_evmusic from evanescence.gr for this information
Behind the scenes
The Behind the Scenes for the Good Enough video is already available. Download the Behind-the-scenes clip by cliking here: Good Enough (Making Of)
Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music
Notes and References
- ↑ C. Bottomley. Evanescence: Amy Lee Explains the New Songs - VH1.com
- ↑ This version doesn't have the one-minute-long intro.
- ↑ Performed by Amy Lee alone
- ↑ Performed by Amy Lee (piano, vocals) and David Eggar (cello)
- ↑ Booked: Evanescence - Mark Webb and Rich Lee, directors
- ↑ Evanescence - Good Enough (Un-Edited Copy - Streaming)
- ↑ Evanescence - Good Enough (Un-Edited Copy - Download)
- ↑ See the announcement at Evanescence.com
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